Uhhhh...like our Dodge's DON'T have problems?
Take a step back for a second and really READ the post I made. I am not
defending the Lightning...but for a "Production Truck/Vehicle", it's pretty
hard to beat...and it can tow more than 2000lbs. So the Intercooler has
problems, it's a known problem that Ford is fixing. (Unlike our pinging
problem that has been plaguing our Dakota's and DC still doesn't have a
proper fix.)
Yeah, it's still a Ford and will always be ridiculed on most Chevy and Dodge
lists...that's the nature of it. Personally, I wish Ford would have shoved
a Paxton on them like they used to in the "Muscle Car Era"...Eaton isn't a
"choice" for the serious Hot-Rodder anyway. But then again, at least they
put one on a truck...unlike Dodge who came out with the R/T...oh boy, sport
suspension, Van engine, hold me back.) Yes, Chevy made an attempt with the
Syclone and YES, I wanted one when they first came out.
Ok...getting back to the DML...
People...LIGHTEN UP A BIT. :)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Re: new 270hp S-10
Trust me, it wouldn't turn me, I'd be biting nails hoping to get back to the
dealership before the head cracked or intercooler started leaking. ;-D
That's one thing that gets me..... The engine is suppose to have all of
these great internals, yet they can't even stand up to the stock Eaton POS
SC..... That really makes me think that Ford doesn't give a crap or these
trucks are just poorly made, or that everything just will NOT work together
right....
-Ryan
99 DA RC R/T
----- Original Message -----
From: Stlaurent Mr Steven <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2000 6:09 PM
Subject: RE: DML: Re: new 270hp S-10
> No not really a piece a junk. If you get some time, go to the nearest SVT
> dealer and test drive it. I mean really drive it. The corners, straight
away
> ect.. But remember, you a Dodge man after the test drive.
>
> -------------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
> Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
> Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ryan Stewart [mailto:firebird@kymtnnet.org]
> Sent: Monday, October 30, 2000 1:21 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: new 270hp S-10
>
> No, OK, most dealers actually charge at LEAST 2k markup. Making the price
at
> least 3k. And for the most part, 14.0 to 14.2 is the average bone stock
time
> of a Lightning. Check out nloc.org and f150online.com as this is where I
get
> my info. Sorry, that numbers far from impressive for it's price. Slightly
> more impressive is the Syclone which cost 27k but pulled of low 13s bone
> stock. Too bad they are heaping piles of junk. :) And these days, it's
> starting to appear the new Lightnings are just as much pieces of junk. :-(
>
> -Ryan
> 99 DA RC R/T
>
>
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